Michael J. Braseth

Michael Braseth, 64 of Lake Park, MN passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at Sunnyside Care Center in Lake Park, MN.

Michael Jay Braseth was born on April 1st, 1958 to Marlin Braseth and Darlene (Johnson) Braseth in Detroit Lakes, MN. Mike attended school in Lake Park and afterwards worked as a truck driver until his retirement in 2018.  In December 1978 Mike was united in marriage to Sharon Olson, and they had their daughter Jamie Lynn.  He was very proud of Jamie and loved being a grandpa to her three children.

Mike also loved hunting, fishing and reading in his spare time.  He enjoyed spending this time with his family and looked forward to deer hunting every year.  He was an avid reader and loved reading about world history and military history.

He is survived by his daughter Jamie; his three grandchildren, Ethan, Elizabeth and Emily; and his siblings, Marty, Glenn, Nancee (Mike) Nauertz, Nathan (Kathy), and Janell (Jud) Komrosky. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marlin and Darlene Braseth.

Mike’s family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff of Sunnyside Care Center for the care they showed to Mike.

Visitation will be Thursday, August 11, from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., followed by the funeral service at 6:30 p.m., at Park Lutheran Church, rural Hawley, MN.

Interment will take place following the service at Park Lutheran Church Cemetery.